Fine Art (Route B): University of Southampton

Course overview

There is a strong emphasis on self-directed study, as our aim is to develop your individual creative identity. During year one you will experience a broad-based art and design approach, with tuition across all pathways. In years two and three you can select a specialist discipline or continue with an interdisciplinary approach.

The following pathways are available:

• Interdisciplinary
• New media
• Painting
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Interdisciplinary

The studio-based programme in Fine Art is rooted in the relationship between theory and practice. Experimentation and research are a central part of the course of study across all pathways. There is a strong emphasis on self-directed study, as our aim is to develop your individual creative identity.

During level 1 of your studies, you will experience a broad-based art and design approach with tuition across all pathways. At levels 2 and 3 you can choose to opt for the broad-based fine art approach of the interdisciplinary pathway or focus on a specialist subject.

Career opportunities

• Freelance art and design
• Theatre design
• Postgraduate study

Course content

• Practical workshops
• Study trips to London
• Core choice units in Enterprise, The art of marketing and branding, and Contemporary issues
• Final-year degree show to showcase your work

Entry requirements

• A levels: ABB, including an art-related subject
• IB: 32 points, 13 at higher level
• Intake: 100
• Average applicants per place: 3
• Route B: All first-choice applicants who meet the entry requirements are guaranteed an interview, which will generally take place in April 2009.

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
  University Road
  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/